The head of the biggest Christian community in Lebanon, Patriarch Bechara Boutros al-Rahi, has strongly condemned Israel's assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. During Sunday Mass, al-Rahi expressed that the act has deeply affected the Lebanese people, describing it as a wound in the heart of the nation.
Al-Rahi emphasized the importance of defending Lebanon against all forms of aggression and called for the election of a president who can restore the country's standing on the global stage. Lebanon's political landscape is complex, with power shared among Christians, Sunni Muslims, and Shia Muslims. The presidency, traditionally held by a Maronite Christian, remains vacant due to parliamentary deadlock over a suitable candidate.
